MaxJax lifting problem

[FlameOut]

I know, the last thing we need is another MaxJax thread, but I couldn't find this problem address anywhere else.

I was in the original group buy, and just got my MaxJax reinstalled in my new garage. Today when I go to lift full height, it won't go quite high enough to slide in that safety bar. (I was never able to attempt full lift in my old garage)

The problem is that rubber looking piece inside the column, that the safety bar would actually rest on when the lift is lowered onto it.

It's the same on both of my columns. It seems that rubber block is turned wrong or something. One block is a good half inch lower than the other. I'm not sure if I'm making any sense, and I'll try to get a photo tomorrow.

Another thing I noticed. When lift is fully extended, and I lay a straight edge (4' level) along the outside of the column, the straight edge will actually rock back and fourth a bit, because the column is actually bowing slightly. Is this normal? I'm assuming it must be as both of my columns do it

 

[FlameOut]

Here are a few photos that might better explain what my problem is:

The lift is fully raised and this is the suspect "block"


This one is installed correctly


Another shot showing why the safety rod can't be inserted

 

[bazar01]

If I were in your shoes, I'll be very frustated with all the issues with the anchors, concrete and now the lift itself.

That happened to me as well. I spoke to Gabe at Danmar and said that during assembly, it's not uncommon to install the sliding block 90 degrees off.
You have to unbolt that suspect column, lay it on the back side with the column opening up, remove the cylinder and slide the block out of the column to reorient the plastic sliding block and slide it back in.

 

[FlameOut]

Ok thanks. I kind of thought that's what I might have to do. Will I lose any hydraulic fluid doing this? I sent Dannmar an email, but so far no response

It has been a frustrating install. Now I'm ready for a full lift (that will fit under my 10' 3" ceiling)

 

[Gabriel J]

You won't lose any fluid, and it should be a 5 minute exercise. Remove the upper cross bar and slide the column out, flip the teflon block and you are set.

I remember a few people had this issue, it's not a big deal. I double checked mine before bolting the cross bars down, so I wouldn't have to take them back off.

 

[FlameOut]

You won't lose any fluid, and it should be a 5 minute exercise. Remove the upper cross bar and slide the column out, flip the teflon block and you are set.

I remember a few people had this issue, it's not a big deal. I double checked mine before bolting the cross bars down, so I wouldn't have to take them back off.

Got it taken care of. Was a nice easy fix. Thanks